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- Page 1 MANUAL Version 1.0 / 01.02.2011 Vers.1.0 S. 1 / 33 01/02/2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Modifications on the glider ............9 Adjusting the length of the main brake line ......9 Suited harnesses ................. 10 Weight range ................10 Flying the BION ..............11 Launch ..................11 Normal flight ................12 Turning ..................13 Landing ..................13 Manoeuvres for fast decent ............ - Page 3 Deep spiral ................14 C-Stall ..................16 Collapses ..................16 Asymmetric collapse ............... 16 Front tuck ................. 16 Stall manoeuvres ................ 17 Spin ..................17 Fullstall ..................17 Deep/Parachutal stall ............... 17 Cravates ..................18 Winch launch ................19 Speed system ................19 Using the accelerator in flight ..........
- Page 4 Manual Tandembar: ............31 Vers.1.0 S. 4 / 33 01/02/2011...
- Page 5 Congratulations, for choosing to fly a NOVA BION. You have got a glider, to experience exiting and safe flights for many years. This manual contains important information and instructions to use your glider. Please read the following pages carefully before your first flight. For questions and suggestions please contact us: info@nova-wings.com.
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Page 6: Nova
Terfens/Austria. NOVA consists of a highly qualified team and most of the team members share the passion of flying with those pilots, who decided to fly a NOVA glider. This passion and our Know-How are the fundamental parts of our work. By now, the passion and the Know-How are continuously growing. -
Page 7: The Bion
Short technical description The BION has 43 cells. Four of those cells are closed stabilo cells on each side. There are four layers of lines. The first layer, the A-lines are red. B, C and D lines are yellow. -
Page 8: New Features
New developed carbon spreader bar. Target Group The BION aims to appeal to a wide range of pilots. On one side there are professional tandem pilots who want an easy launch behaviour and maximum longevity. On the other hand there are recreational pilots who are looking for a glider to enjoy nice and long thermal flights. -
Page 9: General Information Bevor Implementing
To get all warranty and service features, you have to register your glider on our Homepage. Please choose “LOGIN” and follow the advice for registration Scope of delivery The BION is shipped with a rucksack, an inner pack sack, a riserbag, a tandem spreader bar,... -
Page 10: Suited Harnesses
“overall take off weight”. This means the weight of the pilot, the passenger, the glider, the harnesses and all other equipment. If you fly the BION on the lower half of the weight range, the agility decreases and the glider will be more damped. In strong turbulences the wing tends to Vers.1.0... -
Page 11: Flying The Bion
BION with very little wing loading, we recommend to not completely close the trim system. (open it by at least 2cm) If you fly the BION on the upper half of the weight range, the agility and the stability in turbulences will increase. Also the speed will increase slightly. The self damping will decrease in turns, as well as after collapses. -
Page 12: Normal Flight
Normal flight If you release both brakes (“Hands up”) and if you close the trimmers the BION glides at the so called “trim speed”. At this speed, the glide ratio reaches its maximum. If you fly into a headwind or through sinking air, you should use the trim system. -
Page 13: Turning
The BION can be turned quite well with the D-risers combined with weight shifting. You can also land the glider nice and smooth just with the D-risers. -
Page 14: Manoeuvres For Fast Decent
The deep spiral is the most demanding of the three manoeuvres for fast descent. (Ears, B-Stall and Deep Spiral) You should only fly deep spirals with the BION if you perfectly perform the manoeuvre with your solo glider. Due to the longer lines on a tandem glider, the g-force tends to be higher, than on a solo wing. - Page 15 If the pilot shifts his weight clearly to the inner side, the BION might stay in a deep spiral, even when releasing both brakes. In this case, it helps to apply the outer brake, or both brakes and of course to shift the weight to the outer side.
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Page 16: C-Stall
Most of these collapses are rather small – they only affect a small part of the wingspan. In such a case, the BION continues to fly almost unaffected. If the collapse affects 50% of the wingspan or more, the wing will react considerably: Due to the increased drag of the collapsed wing, the glider will turn to the collapsed side. -
Page 17: Stall Manoeuvres
Furthermore the rotation speed increases. The BION will go back to normal flight, if the pilot releases both brakes. The BION’s spin behaviour is easily manageable: It takes a lot of brake travel to induce the spin, and then the pilot has quite some time to react and release both brakes. -
Page 18: Cravates
This is what you call a cravate. During our extensive test flights with the BION we never experienced a cravate but this situation can not be eliminated with any paraglider. -
Page 19: Winch Launch
Winch launch The BION is very easy to launch on the winch. You should start to climb at a flat angle. We recommend the use of a towing device which accelerates the glider during the winch launch. -
Page 20: Service And Maintenance
Please consider, that the wing behaves more dynamic if a collapse occurs in accelerated flight. You should be aware, that you might need more height to recover to normal flight! Measurements of the speed systems (publication required by EN 926) Trimmers closed Trimmers open Service and maintenance... -
Page 21: Cleaning
You can repair small holes or tears in the cloth (smaller than 5cm) yourself with a special self adhesive repair tape. (You can order it at NOVA or in any service centre.) If you are not sure about the damage, or if the damage affects parts of a seam, please contact NOVA. -
Page 22: Environment Friendly Behaviour
If you notice, that your fly by affects those animals (like causing a shortening reaction) please increase your distance. Disposal: Disused paragliders need a proper disposal. If you are not sure about the correct removal, please send your glider to NOVA. Vers.1.0 S. 22 / 33 01/02/2011... -
Page 23: Technical Data
Technical data Size Zoom Factor 1.15 1.22 Number of cells Projected Wingspan 10.67 11.32 Projected Surface area m² 32.4 36.44 Projected Aspect Ratio 3.52 Flat Wingspan 14.18 15.05 Flat Surface Area m² 39.1 Flat Aspect Ratio 5.14 Line diameter 1.1 2.15 / 3.15 Line length 7.76 8.14... - Page 24 Overview risers A1-riser 6 Main suspension loop A2-riser (EARS) 7 Trim System B-riser 8 EARS clamp C-riser 9 Clamp cover D-riser Vers.1.0 S. 24 / 33 01/02/2011...
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Page 25: Übersicht Schirm
Übersicht Schirm Stammleinen Zellöffnungen Mittelleinen Obersegel Gallerieleinen Hinterkante Untersegel Typenschild Vers.1.0 S. 25 / 33 01/02/2011... -
Page 26: Line Plans
Line plans Vers.1.0 S. 26 / 33 01/02/2011... - Page 27 Line lengths: BION Leinentyp Edelrid A6843-340 red Edelrid A6843-340 red Edelrid A6843-340 red Liros PPSL160 red Liros PPSL160 red Liros PPSL160 red Liros PPSL160 red Liros PPSL160 red Liros PPSL160 red Cousin Ultimate095-85kg red Cousin Ultimate095-85kg red Cousin Ultimate095-85kg red...
- Page 28 Liros PPSL160 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow BG10 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow BG11 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow BG12...
- Page 29 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow CG10 CG11 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow CG12 CG13 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow CG14 CG15 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Edelrid A6843-240 yellow Edelrid A6843-240 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Liros PPSL160 yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow...
- Page 30 Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow Cousin Ultimate095-85kg yellow EG10 Liros TSL 220 orange Liros PPSL 120 orange Liros PPSL120 orange Cousin Ultimate095-85kg orange Cousin Ultimate095-85kg orange Cousin Ultimate095-85kg orange Cousin Ultimate095-85kg orange Edelrid 7850-360 orange Liros PPSL 120 orange Liros PPSL 120 orange Liros PPSL 120 orange Cousin Ultimate095-85kg orange...
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Page 31: Over All Line Lengths
Over all line lengths: You can find the overall line lengths (from the shackle to the loops on the bottom sail) on the homepage of the Para-Academy. (www.para-academy.eu) Please note, that you can not calculate the over all length, by just adding the single line lengths listed above! Manual Tandembar: The tandem bar stands out for low weight and high strength. - Page 32 1,2,3 Suspension loops for riser and reserve Suspension loop for Pilot Suspension loop for Passagier Vers.1.0 S. 32 / 33 01/02/2011...
- Page 33 VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT m. b. H. Auweg 14 A-6123 TERFENS AUSTRIA Tel.: +43 5224 66026 Fax.: +43 5224 6602619 Mail: info@nova-wings.com Homepage: www.nova-wings.com Vers.1.0 S. 33 / 33 01/02/2011...
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